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as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
for that price, you're only going to get furniture covered in bogus leather and not the real stuff
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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
the "designer" watches sold on the street are usually bogus
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as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there was often a lot of bogus conviviality at the company's parties
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Recent Examples of bogus
Here are details on the sweet, tiny bites of unctuous decadence, and the fluffy, bogus cones best left in the freezer.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There can be bogus aspects in that data.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
The scammers have been identifying themselves as law enforcement and making bogus claims to would-be victims about missing jury duty or family members needing money, according to the sheriff’s office.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bogus
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There can be bogus aspects in that data.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
The scammers have been identifying themselves as law enforcement and making bogus claims to would-be victims about missing jury duty or family members needing money, according to the sheriff’s office.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Authorities say the operation powered fake websites built to steal credit card numbers, passwords and other personal information.
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None of that makes the project fake.
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The counterfeit surgeon was waiting for his Starbucks order at JFK when Port Authority cops caught up with him.
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Lori Ann Talens, of Virginia Beach, Virgina, used a computer to design, create and produce a wide variety of counterfeit coupons in her Virginia Beach home, according to court documents.
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According to the department, at the time of the chase, Buban had multiple outstanding arrest warrants against him, including for being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, false impersonation and petty theft.
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According to Peña, a producer relayed the false information to her through an earpiece during a live broadcast.
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Vxhinqy Crossbody Phone Strap With a faux leather strap, this universal lanyard is made for travelers who want both comfort and security.
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Mavericks fans staged a faux funeral complete with a casket a day later in front of the Dirk Nowitzki statue outside American Airlines Center.
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He was charged with possession of a forged license plate, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, failure to stop for police, traffic offenses, and an outstanding warrant out of Natick District Court.
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She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death.
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After a season of travel, video and phone calls and texts speaking with agents, scouts, coaches, family members and those around these players, here is my final mock draft for the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The mock-neck adds a chic touch, and the color selection is genuinely impressive.
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Another major player is Prodigy, which has created potentially dangerous Hybrids, synthetic lifeforms that contain the consciousnesses of terminally ill children.
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Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
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The problem is, mainstream science and society have been slow to move away from the narrative that all animals copulate only for reproduction, any same-sex activity is purely anomalous (and unnatural), and every species is male-dominated.
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While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
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“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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